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The season is HERE and Corbin Burnes got off to a great start with 11 Ks in 6 innings of 1-run ball! Paul and Ryan discuss Opening Day, a Tides eruption, and preview this afternoon's matchup. That and more on The Bat Around!
Opening Day is just four days away, and the guys welcome PressBox Editor and baseball aficionado Luke Jackson to the show to preview the season for the Orioles. Who gets the final bench spot, and who gets the final bullpen spot? Is Corbin Burnes ready to go after a strong finish to an up and down Spring Training? Paul, Ryan, and Luke dive into that and more on The Bat Around!
Opening Day is creeping closer as we are now under two weeks away from first pitch at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Will Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo, and Colton Cowser be jogging down that Orange Carpet? Plus, the Orioles had their Spring Breakout game, and the results were less than desirable. Paul and Ryan discuss that and more on The Bat Around!
The Orioles are 12-2...in Spring Training...What does it all mean? Plus, Orioles sale moves closer to finalization, Spring Breakout Rosters revealed, and a surprising pitcher is opening eyes down in Sarasota. Paul and Ryan discuss that and more on The Bat Around!
The Orioles are off to a hot start in Spring Training, sporting the Major's best record through 8 games of Grapefruit League action. Paul and Ryan are here to break it all down, including Jackson Holliday heating up, Corbin Burnes shaky start, and the rotation as a whole putting on a show. Plus, the outfield competition is heating up, especially from one unlikely player. That and more on The Bat Around!
Orioles baseball is back with the team in action for their first Grapefruit League game of the spring season. Corbin Burnes takes the mound vs. Boston and Jackson Holliday begins his quest to make the Opening Day roster, batting 7th and playing 2B. Ryan is away this weekend, so Paul welcomes in Dillon Atkinson to discuss Spring Training to date and preview today's game. That and more on The Bat Around
Spring Training has officially started, and the Orioles (and their fans) got some bad news right off the bat as it was revealed that starters Kyle Bradish and John Means would begin the season on the IL. How will the team rebound and adjust? Paul and Ryan give their take on that and more on The Bat Around!
Spring Training is 4 days away, and Paul & Ryan are hear to prep you for it with ownership talk, arbitration, and season projections. Plus, a taste test segment that left Ryan with quite a bit of egg on his face. That and more, on The Bat Around!
Oh man, what a week for Orioles baseball! In the most impactful three day stretch of the last 40+ years of Orioles baseball, John Angelos agreed to sell the team to an investment group led by Baltimore native, David Rubenstein, and featuring the Iron Man Cal Ripken, followed by the trade for ace Corbin Burnes. Paul and Ryan are here to break it all down for you and will be joined by former co-host/producer, Zachary Allen Goodman! That and more on The Bat Around!
It's a big football weekend in Baltimore, but the Orioles are right around the corner as Spring Training sits just over two weeks away. Mike Elias said they're not done making moves, but what moves will they actually make? Paul and Ryan discuss that and some hard-hitting issues, plus some AFC Championship Chatter. That and more on The Bat Around!
The guys are back with another edition of The Bat Around! On today's show, Paul and Ryan discuss the new Baseball America Prospect Rankings as the Orioles have 6 players in their 100, including the no. 1 Prospect for the third year in a row (Jackson Holliday), a feat that had never been accomplished before. Plus some standouts from the Orioles International Signing Class. That and more on The Bat Around!
Its a New Year and The Bat Around is back with a new episode! On this week's edition, Paul and Ryan dive into some Fangraphs projections, the competition for Dylan Cease, and the upcoming Orioles documentary, "101: The Story of the 2023 Baltimore Orioles." Plus, a little Ravens talk to close things out. That and more on The Bat Around
Ryan returns this week to join Paul as they finally discuss the new rule changes, some end-of-year awards for the Orioles, and who could be available for the starting rotation. That and more on The Bat Around!
On this Christmas edition of The Bat Around, Paul goes solo to discuss the Jonathan Heasley trade, the lease finally being signed, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers. Plus, it wouldn't be a Christmas Edition if Paul didn't give his Orioles Wish List for Santa(nder?) That and more on The Bat Around!
Paul and Ryan are back with another installment of The Bat Around, discussing the trade market for starting pitchers and the return of the Birdland Caravan. Oh, and some guy named Shohei Ohtani. Plus, do we finally have a new lease agreement? That and more on The Bat Around
On another edition of The Bat Around, Paul and Ryan discuss the Orioles signing of Craig Kimbrel, the lease issues, and are the Orioles for sale? That and more on The Bat Around!
On this installment of The Bat Around, Paul and Ryan breakdown the Orioles internal rotation options ahead of the Winter Meetings. Also, Felix Bautista is named the Mariano Rivera AL Relief Pitcher of the Year, and could Josh Hader be headed to Baltimore? Tune into The Bat Around to find out!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys look into the offseason and beyond, and discuss the GM meetings. Stan "the fan" Charles is on at 10:25 to talk awards, arbitration and more. Ryan Blake joins the guys in studio at 11 for Orioles banter and arbitration talk. To close things out, it is the final version of the Bat Around, and the guys say goodbye while recounting the shows best memories. Final Thoughts to close things out on the Bat Around!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys break down the Rangers World Series championship, and some awards the Birds deserve for 2023. Stan "the fan" Charles joins the program at 10:25 to talk World Series, award winners, free agency, and more. In Orioles banter, the guys take a look at the 2023 O's who are now free agents. Bob Phelan of the On the Verge podcast is on at 11:40 to discuss baby birds in the AFL, and everything Orioles prospects. Take to Rake and Final Thoughts to close things out. That and more on The Bat Around!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys catch up on the World Series and give a look into awards season. Stan "the fan" Charles joins the show at 10:25 to discuss the O's coaching moves, and the rest of the World Series action from Friday night. Ryan Ripken is on the program at 11 to delve into what the offseason might look like for the O's, and much more. In Orioles banter, the guys make way too early predictions for 2024 and conduct roster comparisons from 2023. Take to Rake and Final Thoughts to close things out! That and more on The Bat Around!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys break down the O's gold glove finalists and review the postseason thus far. Stan "the fan" Charles is on at 10:25 for his postseason view and some free agency ideas for the franchise. Then, the Payoff Pitch Around the League and Orioles banter. At 11:40, it's Connor Newcomb of the Locked on Orioles podcast to discuss postseason, Gunnar Henderson, and more. Take to Rake and Final Thoughts to close things out this morning on The Bat Around!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys discuss the Mike Elias press conference, and give a look towards next season. Stan "the fan" Charles joins the show at 10:25 to discuss the Rangers sweep, how he views this season overall, and much more. Pressbox editor Luke Jackson is in studio at 11 for a season recap and to discuss what needs the Orioles have going into the 2024 season. Take to Rake and Final Thoughts to close things out. That and more on The Bat Around!
It is the first 9am edition in the history of the Bat Around, because the guys are celebrating the Orioles first home playoff game against the Texas Rangers at 1pm later today. At 10:25, Stan "the fan" Charles joins the program to preview the Bradish start today, look back on the wild cards games, and so much more. At 10, former Oriole Mike Bordick is on to discuss his experience in the playoffs and advice he might give to these young O's. Then, the guys dive into Orioles banter, where they preview the 1pm matchup and the rest of the Orioles games this coming week. Take to Rake and more to finish things out on a huge weekend here in Baltimore!
This morning on the Bat Around it's CLINCHMAS in Baltimore as we celebrate the first AL East title since 2014, and celebrate the life of the great Brooks Robinson. At 10:25, Stan "the fan" Charles is on to talk about #1 seed thoughts, John Means, and more. In Orioles banter, the guys predict the postseason roster and the top 3 O's MVP's. At 11:40 Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Banner calls in to talk everything O's, and playoff predictions. Take to Rake to finish things out!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys catch up on Orioles/Guardians and the overuse of the bullpen. Stan "the fan" Charles joins the program at 10:25 to talk playoffs, the bullpen, and much more. Then, the payoff pitch around the league and Orioles banter. Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Banner joins the program at 11:40 to talk Jack Flaherty, Kyle Gibson, and everything O's. Take to Rake and Final Thoughts (O's and Ravens!) to close things out. That and more on the Bat Around!
This morning on the Bat Around, the guys discuss the O's woes as of late and Adam Jones retiring as an Oriole. Stan "the fan" Charles joins the program at 10:25 to break down his Jack Flaherty thoughts, the rest of the rotation, and much more. At 11, Orioles legend Adam Jones calls in to discuss his retirement in everything O's, in one of our favorite segments ever on The Bat Around. Nathan Ruiz, beat writer for the Baltimore Sun is with the guys at 11:40 to discuss the pressing O's, Brandon Hyde, and whether they can right the ship on Saturday night. O's and Ravens final thoughts to close things out, as well as Take to Rake! That and more on this morning's edition of the Bat Around!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys catch up on Kyle Bradish's good night and the imminent return of John Means. Stan "the fan" Charles is on the line at 10:25 to talk all things bullpen and much more. In Orioles banter, the guys break down the bullpen further and take a look at the statistics post Felix Bautista's injury. In Sounding Off, the guys welcome Connor Newcomb of the LockedOn Orioles Podcast to do September power rankings. Connor will stick around to discuss the postseason and just how far this team will go. Final Thoughts, Take to Rake, and Ravens predictions to close things out! That and more on this morning's Bat Around.
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys discuss Orioles/DBacks and the waiver claim frenzy. Stan "the fan" is on to discuss the 28 man roster, and the weeks flurry of moves. In Orioles banter, the guys break down "Who do you trust?" in the Orioles rotation. In baseball banter, the guys look back on their preseason predictions and see how well they've done thus far. Take to Rake and more to finish things out this morning on The Bat Around!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys break down the Felix Bautista injury, and the last minute win over the Rockies. Stan "the fan" Charles joins at 10:25 to discuss the significance of the Bautista injury, Mountcastle's hot streak, and much more. In Orioles banter, the guys talk Adam Jones, and his retirement come September 15. Ken Weinman, from Inside Access on 105.7 The Fan is on at 11:40, where he'll talk Kyle Bradish, the rest of the rotation, and much more. Take to Rake and Final Thoughts to close things out this morning on The Bat Around!
This morning on The Bat Around, the guys catch up on the win against the A's on Friday, and the state of Fujinami. Stan "the fan" Charles is on at 10:25, to break down if Austin Hays has a future with the O's, and the arrival of Jacob Webb. In Orioles banter, the guys discuss everything O's, including the demotion of Cowser and the state of the bullpen. Take to Rake and more this morning on The Bat Around!
